How to travel from Toledo to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Toledo and Cartagena is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Toledo to Cartagena by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CartagenaToledo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Fly

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Corvera (RMU).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Albacete and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance449km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toledo and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Toledo to Cartagena by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Toledo and Cartagena is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Toledo and Cartagena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toledo to Cartagena is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Toledo and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toledo and Cartagena. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toledo to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Albacete. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Toledo and Cartagena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Toledo and Cartagena. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toledo to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albacete and Albacete. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

AISA and ALSA run regular bus services between Toledo and Cartagena. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toledo to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Cartagena is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Cartagena. Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Toledo and Cartagena. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toledo to Cartagena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Toledo to Cartagena

Compare travel optionsbetween Toledo and Cartagena

Transport options from Toledo to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Fly + 3 similar
4h 30m
€145($145)
5 times a day1,070km (665 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€115($115)
twice daily605km (376 miles)
Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, plane6h 45m
€105($105)
once daily712km (442 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
€230($230)
every 4 hours797km (495 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha + 1 similar
5h 15m
€86($86)
twice daily706km (439 miles)
Train6h 10m
€48($48)
once daily620km (385 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€20($20)
4 times a week455km (283 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€83($83)
on demand449km (279 miles)

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Airports near Cartagena

The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Cartagena
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Cartagena
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Cartagena